Have you ever dreamed of hosting a beautiful dinner for your brand? Are you curious about how you can step up your existing events with more thoughtful engagement?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you’re in luck. Because today’s guest on the podcast is the one and only, Kara Dykert. 

Kara is the ultimate modern hostess, a true celebrator of bringing people together. She's mastered the intersection of food, community, and design through her dinner parties, workshops, and retreats. A variety of brands including Bare Snacks, Sorel, and Darling Magazine have clearly caught on, as they’ve hired her to do what she does best: set the table and facilitate connection. In this episode, Kara and I talk about her approach to using food as a medium for bringing people together and discuss tips for you to do the same.

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Episode Highlights:

• A special offer with Peerspace [1:45]
• About Kara's work [2:28]
• How Kara fosters connection at her events [11:50]
• Why we love the family-style dinner format [17:58]
• The rise of branded dinners [20:37]
• Kara's work with Sorel [23:26]
• The role of social media in intimate events [25:51]
• Kara's cheeseboard styling workshops [29:52]

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• 10% off Peerspace (there’s no promo code — just book via the link)
• Find Kara online: Instagram, website, YouTube
• The Experiential Table Facebook group
• Episode Transcript
• Hidden Rhythm on Instagram

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